The city is powerless to seize the property at 131 W. 70th St even though the landlord owes more than $250,000 on the abandoned building. Photo: Ethan Geringer-Sameth City Powerless to Seize Buildings from Landlords Who Fail to Pay Property Tax Bills Due to COVID Era Law A policy change meant to save low-income homeowners from losing their homes during the worst days of the pandemic has tied... News 29 Sep 2023 | 02:33